Job Description:

Make a Real Difference Every Day
If you're passionate about empowering older people to live independently whilst being part of a supportive community, this is your chance to transform lives in a meaningful role where no two days are the same.
 
About Transform Housing & Support
At Transform Housing & Support, we believe everyone should live independent and fulfilling lives. We provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton.
 
Our Sheltered Housing Service supports over 100 older people across Reigate and Crawley. This role is based at our sheltered service in Reigate.
 
Salary – £15,135.00 per annum plus benefits (£28,000.00 FTE)
Location – Reigate, Surrey
Part time – 20 hrs per week
 
What You'll Be Doing
You'll join our friendly Sheltered Housing Team of four staff members across Reigate and Crawley. You'll provide high-quality service to our 23 older residents who live independently but enjoy the security of living in a small community.
 
For more information about the role please see the Sheltered Housing Officer job description.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact us directly.
 
What You'll Need
• 6 months previous experience of and passion for providing support to older people
• Experience, understanding and commitment to supportive teamwork
• Experience of using your initiative to produce sound solutions to problems as they arise
• Have an understanding of and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or similar applications
• An Enhanced DBS check (to be completed by us, upon successful application) to be in place before starting
• A full valid driving licence, and access to a car insured for work purposes
 
Tick most of the boxes? If you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need.
 
How We'll Set You Up for Success
We want to make sure you have the skills and knowledge to be great in your role. When you join us, you will complete a tailored induction programme which will include online training, in person training, and shadowing.
 
Why Work at Transform
Transform is a place where everyone is valued. We want to make sure colleagues have the flexibility they need to balance their personal lives and do well at work. We focus on outcomes and are open to different ways of working including flexible hours where possible.
 
Our benefits include:
• 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Interest-free staff loans
• The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
• Life assurance cover
 
What's Next
At Transform, we're all about celebrating diversity because we know it's key to our success. We're committed to being inclusive, so if you're passionate about what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you!
 
If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
 
We review CVs as we receive them and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so apply as soon as you can to avoid missing out.
 
Ready to make a difference in older people's lives every day? Apply now and start your rewarding journey with Transform Housing & Support.
 
You may have experience of the following: Sheltered Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Scheme Manager, Retirement Housing Officer, Independent Living Officer, Tenancy Support Officer, Older Persons Support Worker, Housing and Welfare Officer, Community Support Officer (Housing), Housing Services Officer, Resident Services Officer, Housing Coordinator.
 
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